Students will be introduced to the KLA of TAS
through the study of food and nutrition for 3 reasons. They
are as follows :

1 ) The vocabulary of food is basic and necessary to all students
of all ages and cultural backgrounds. This topic gives students
the ability to name and describe the food they wish to buy
at school and at the supermarket.

2 ) Basic nutrition is very important for all students to
be aware of as they become more independent in what they choose
to eat away from home.

3 ) The knowledge of safety in the kitchen and basic food
preparation skills, as well as Australian habits ( such as
our way of washing and drying dishes ), will prepare them
for this subject at highschool.

UNIT OUTCOMES•
Students should be able to :

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Understand and follow the safety practices in the kitchen

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To recognise the importance of hygiene when handling food

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To identify and correctly use kitchen utensils

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Follow a recipe from listening to instructions

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Use correct cooking methods

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Work cooperatively as a group

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Identify the role of food in our lives

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Begin to focus on food as a contributing factor to our health
and wellbeing